From leaving “some room for improvement” under saddle …
Yep we still have temper tantrums when learning new movements #eventerproblems #mareproblems #stressage #somethingtotalkabout #dressagemorelikestressage #maresinheatbelike A photo posted by Kaitlyn Julio (@kaitlyndzn) on
jumps warm-up fence bigger than anything he will see on course…refuses to go near the third fence #logic #eventerproblems A photo posted by katie lavallee (@katie_lavallee) on
hazelnut’s very first xc jump left something to be desired. on the plus side, she can only get better — right?! ⭐️ #eventing #eventingprospect #eventerproblems #babysfirst #horsefail #failfriday #whatarelegs A video posted by Carina E. Austin (@ceaeventing) on
…to random acts of self-harm…
Well now I can tell people that Apollo has chrome ✨ #OTTB #ottbsofinstagram #horse #horsesofinstagram #thoroughbred #thoroughbredsofinstagram #equestrian #eventerproblems #ottbproblems A photo posted by Victoria Magliaro (@vmagliaro) on
back on that cold hose grind #theswampmonsterisdead #eventerproblems A video posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on
… to taking off and/or destroying their clothing at every opportunity …
This means war. #eventerproblems #highmaintenance #wedontlikesunburns #atleastidont A photo posted by Celsie Rae Abelt (@westwindstudio) on
This was brand new 2 months ago…you would think my 22yo event mare is 4 with all the shenanigans #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/sJyqhOl0da
— Sophie Mairin (@eventingisluv) July 8, 2016
… and putting EVERYTHING in their mouths …
Dragon says “these Smartpaks are MINE!!!” Silly baby #melissamillereventing #smartpak #eventerproblems A photo posted by arminda99 (@arminda99) on
… horses truly have a gift for driving their people completely crazy. Although I suppose the argument could be made that we already are a bit mad?
When your Vw Bug becomes a traveling tack room #eventerproblems #eventer #toomuchstuff #tackhoarder #eventprep #devoucoux #dyonbridles #ariat #whatamidoingwithmylife #totallynormal A photo posted by Ava Wehde (@aweventing) on
Normal day at work #eventerproblems #bits #workinghorsegirl A photo posted by megan (@kieshorse) on
Buck said hello before his bell rang and I almost fainted #eventerproblems #gmi2016 #Idon’thaveacrush #justreallywanttoworkforhim #Iwanttobeanupperlevelrider #whenisitmyturn A photo posted by Allisen (@dasheventing) on
I want to take this footing home #eventerproblems A photo posted by Allisen (@dasheventing) on
What’s volunteering at an event if I don’t pose with any of the cross country jumps? ✌️ #greatmeadowinternational #eventerproblems A photo posted by Mal (@mallie.bee) on
Only crazy people are awake at 6:20 on a Sunday to watch @GreatMeadowVA XC!! #gojohnnygo #eventerproblems — Sophie Mairin (@eventingisluv) July 10, 2016
It’s no fun when you’ve been rained on so much you can no longer tell if it’s still raining #horseshowlife #eventerproblems
— Vanessa (@vmzral) July 10, 2016
Pokemon hunting by horseback… #EventerProblems — Devyn (@Devyn_Burgert) July 9, 2016
Scraping off poultice 2 days after a starter run #eventerproblems (Easily solved with Bigeloil poultice pad wraps btw) #absorbineambassador
— Jitterbug (@Jitterbug_horse) July 8, 2016
People don’t get it when I say I can’t hangout b/c I have to braid my horse’s hair… #eventerproblems — Vanessa (@vmzral) July 8, 2016
Ordered a bunch of new workout clothes. All black & purple! #xccolors #retiredeventerproblems #eventerproblems #purpleonpurpleonpurple
— Kirsten (@BeastEventer) July 7, 2016
I really need to get better at getting more than 3 hours of sleep before hauling down to a 1 day event #eventerproblems — Maura Detert (@_mairgo) July 6, 2016
Every time I get hay, I think it will be a good idea to wear a tank top. STILL NOPE. #hayrash #eventerproblems #horsesathome
— Maura Detert (@_mairgo) July 5, 2016
On today’s edition of “Things I Found in My Purse” – a hoof pick, a dressage test, and some stud hole plugs. #EventerProblems — EventingPetPeeves (@EvntgPetPeeves) July 4, 2016
Come on Horse Park of NJ, this is NOT sweat sunny skies to down pours in minutes #makeitrain #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/cxCJjxb1bW
— Kristen Miller (@kten7) July 1, 2016
Keep it crazy, EN. Go Eventing.